We arrived from the skyscrapers of Tokyo and this was very different. Most of the guests were Japanese. The room was clean but the decor was a little tired. We had a bedroom and a lounge with a table and tatami mats- and a wooden bath. Our rate included breakfast and dinner. The dinner was spectacular, course after course. (at least 7) there was a personal menu printed with our name on it, which I hope to get translated. Breakfast was the best spread I have seen anywhere, both Japanese and European- dimsum, tempura, sashimi, barbecued fish trolley as well as all the western stuff- and other things too numerous to mention. They provide "loungewear" (cotton pyjamas, Yukata, gold waistcoat thing and slippers) which they tell you you can wear within the hotel. We didn't but most of the Japanese guests did and we wish we had. It would have added to the experience but we were a little unsure of what was expected
It was an easy walk to the station without luggage but a taxi would be better for anything bigger than overnight cases.
So a great contrast with the international hotels in Tokyo and a chef who takes great pride in his job with spectacular results. I felt we had an authentic Japanese experience and would thoroughly recommend
